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- 2026-05-13 controversy Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly supported an aide accused of running a smear campaign against political rivals. source
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Japanese IT exec admits using AI videos to smear political rivals
The head of a Japanese IT firm, Ken Matsui, has admitted to creating numerous AI-generated videos to discredit rivals of Sanae Takaichi during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election last year. Matsui state…
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Japan's ruling coalition nears constitutional change on military
Japan is moving closer to amending its post-war pacifist constitution, which has long prevented the nation from maintaining a formal military. A significant right-wing parliamentary majority now supports Prime Minister …
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Trump's policies push allies toward China, SCMP reports
Donald Trump's foreign policy is inadvertently strengthening China's position by alienating traditional US allies. Countries like Canada and India are finding they can gain more leverage and economic advantages by engag…
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Japan pitches Pacific Island nations amid US-China rivalry
Japan is positioning itself as a key partner for Pacific Island nations facing the dual threats of rising sea levels and geopolitical competition. At the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaich…
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Japan Defense Minister Rejects China's 'New Militarism' Label
Japan's Defense Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue, refuting China's accusations of "new militarism." He emphasized that every nation has the right to self-determination and adherence to share…
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Japan PM vows breakthrough on North Korean abductee issue
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is committed to resolving the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea. She expressed a strong desire to achieve a breakthrough during her tenure, urging North Korean lea…
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Philippines and Japan forge strategic partnership amid Indo-Pacific tensions
The Philippines and Japan have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to strengthen defense and economic ties. This move is seen as a way for both nations to secure their future ami…
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China condemns Japan-Philippines maritime talks over EEZ claims
China has condemned maritime border talks between Japan and the Philippines, deeming them "illegal and void." Beijing asserts that the negotiations, which occurred during a summit where the two nations elevated their ti…
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Bond market signals end of low-cost borrowing era
The era of low borrowing costs and easy government spending is ending, as indicated by the global bond market. Rising inflation, significant government debt, and the substantial capital demands of AI development are col…
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Japan targets AI, semiconductors with new investment quota
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced a new investment quota targeting 17 key growth sectors. This initiative aims to bolster long-term corporate investments, with artificial intelligence and semiconductor…
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South Korean, Japanese leaders deepen ties with hometown visits
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met in Andong, South Korea, for their fourth discussion in six months. The leaders emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation betwee…
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Japan investors may dump $1T US debt as domestic yields rise
Japanese investors, who collectively hold approximately $1 trillion in U.S. debt, are showing signs of repatriating their funds. This shift is driven by rising yields on Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) due to the Bank …
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Japan races to counter Mythos AI cybersecurity threats
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has expressed urgency regarding the cybersecurity risks associated with the Mythos AI model. The government is reportedly accelerating efforts to implement countermeasures against t…
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Japan PM backs aide amid smear campaign allegations
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has publicly supported a close aide facing accusations of orchestrating a smear campaign against rivals during the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race last year. The allegati…
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Calbee snack packaging goes monochrome amid Middle East oil crunch
Japanese snack company Calbee is temporarily switching to monochrome packaging for some products due to supply chain disruptions. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a shortage of naphtha, a key component…
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Japan's domestic shifts drive remilitarisation amid rising China concerns
Japan is undergoing a significant remilitarization driven by domestic factors, despite lingering pacifist sentiments and constitutional constraints. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is leveraging a long-term c…
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Japan and Australia deepen ties on critical minerals and energy security
Japan and Australia have agreed to enhance their partnership, focusing on critical minerals, defense, and energy security. This collaboration aims to counter China's influence in rare earth elements and mitigate supply …
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Japanese minister targets AI for military use, bypassing major media
Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi is reportedly exploring the military applications of artificial intelligence, a move that has drawn criticism from journalist Yoshifu Arita. Arita suggests that major media outlets are…